Does Your Warm and Fuzzy Give You the Warm And Fuzzies? Celebrate National Cat Day!

Does Your Warm and Fuzzy Give You the Warm And Fuzzies? Celebrate National Cat Day!

If you’ve ever spent a significant amount of time watching Keyboard Cat or musing at lolcats, chances are, you’re a cat person who relishes the full spectrum of fine feline qualities. The internet has provided such an incredible forum for cat lovers to meet and unite in communal appreciation that, like a dog park for canine […]
Why We Love Living with Cats

Why We Love Living with Cats

Sure, some people are allergic, don’t like to scoop litter, or maybe don’t really appreciate those fur tumbleweeds that glide across the kitchen floor… They may question why living with cats is enjoyable, preferring a gregarious canine to the independent, low-key feline. Yes, we have all heard those “crazy cat lady” jokes until they’re really […]
Crate Training a Cat: Yes, It’s Possible!

Crate Training a Cat: Yes, It’s Possible!

Let’s face it; when most of us think about crate training, we associate the practice with dogs. But cats? Not so much. Contrary to what you might think, crate training cats is a real and doable thing. Not only that, but doing so is in your cat’s best interest. Much like dogs, crate training cats […]
Obese Pets: Risks and Remedies

Obese Pets: Risks and Remedies

Maybe the first time you noticed was when you attempted to take your dog on that 2 mile hike and she huffed and puffed the entire way. Or, maybe you were watching TV when you noticed that your robust kitty could no longer jump up on the couch next to you. Whenever the exact moment […]
The Coughing Kitty: Is it More Than a Hairball?

The Coughing Kitty: Is it More Than a Hairball?

Very few of us feline fanciers get away with not cleaning up a hairball or two (or two hundred) in our lifetime. You can hear it a mile away, that low hack that comes from the living room or on our bed with that fancy new quilt we just purchased… While it is easy to […]
Kitty Come Home: Microchipping Your Cat

Kitty Come Home: Microchipping Your Cat

When we think about collars, ID tags, and microchips for our pets, it’s all too common to think only of our dogs. But the sad truth is, cats can get lost or stolen too; and without any form of identification, it’s extremely likely that your kitty won’t ever make it home. It is estimated that […]
The Litter Box Lament: Troubleshooting Your Cat’s Litter Box Behavior

The Litter Box Lament: Troubleshooting Your Cat’s Litter Box Behavior

The number one reason that cats are given up at animal shelters, and ultimately euthanized, is bad litter box behavior. But did you know that cats instinctively want to cover their waste and keep their environment clean? This means that your cat’s bad habits are fixable with a little patience and some investigative work. Before […]